A400M Atlas vs Il-18 Coot

The A400M Atlas and the Il-18 Coot are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 675 km/h for the Il-18 Coot. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 6,500 km for the Il-18 Coot. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,800 m for the Il-18 Coot. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 2.2x the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg. The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 678 for the Il-18 Coot. The Il-18 Coot first flew 52 years before the A400M Atlas (1957 vs 2009).

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Airbus A400M Atlas Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 11 December 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 174 units
Average unit price $152 million
Soviet turboprop airliner from the Cold War era, extensively utilized for both military and civilian roles globally.
Ilyushin Il-18 Coot Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 4 July 1957
Year introduced 1957
Number produced 678 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 221.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 42.4 m â—‰
Height 14.7 m â—‰
Length 45.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 780 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW â—‰
Wing area 140.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.4 m â—‰
Height 10.2 m â—‰
Length 35.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 675 km/h â—‰
Operational range 6,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 64,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 782 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the Il-18 Coot's 675 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Il-18 Coot's 11,800 meters (38,713 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the Il-18 Coot's 64,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the Il-18 Coot's 35.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot entered service first in 1957, 56 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Il-18 Coot?
The Il-18 Coot has been produced in greater numbers with 678 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.